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Win... tickets to Aida at the Royal Albert Hall

Closing date: 16th February 2012

For this entirely new staging of Aida, distinguished director Stephen Medcalf, with set and costumes designed by the renowned Isabella Bywater, will recreate a world of eternal love within the ruins of Ancient Egypt. Staged in-the-round and sung in Italian with English subtitles, the action will unfold in the very heart of the Royal Albert Hall.

This epic work explores the devastating consequences of a classic love triangle between Aida the Ethiopian slave girl, the King’s daughter, Amneris, and Captain of the Guard, Radames.

Culminating with the final entombment as the opera draws to its tragic close, this intense drama gave Verdi the perfect opportunity to compose some of his most poignant arias and powerful music.

Celeste Aida, the great tenor aria for Radames, Aida’s passionate solo Ritorna Vincitor and the beautiful final trio, O Terra Adio with the lovers trapped underground whilst Amneris laments above, are just some of the great highlights that also include the famous Triumphal Grand March.

An international cast will be accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Aida runs for a limited season of 18 performances only at the Royal Albert Hall, from 23 February to 11 March 2012. There is an audio described performance on Saturday 3 March at 2.30pm.

Box Office 020 7838 3100

Book online www.royalalberthall.com

Booking fees apply except to personal visitors at the Box Office.

Sponsored by AKA - international entertainment agency

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Once you have submitted the form you will receive an email with a link to confirm your entry.

Terms and Conditions

1. The prize is a pair of tickets to the performance of Aida at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 7 March. Tickets will be available to collect from the box office on night of performance, held under the winner's name. 2. The prize cannot be transferred and there is no cash alternative. Travel and any further expenses are not included. 3. The competition is open to all UK residents aged 18 and over, excluding employees and associates of Optima Magazine Limited, and their families. 4. Only one entry per household will be permitted. 5. This is an online competition only. Postal entries will not be accepted. 6. No purchase necessary. 7. The competition closes at midnight on 16 February 2012. 8. The draw will be held on or after 17 February 2012. The first correct entry drawn will be deemed the winner. The winner will be notified by email or telephone by 24 February 2012. 9. The decision of the judge is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 10. Entry into this competition implies acceptance of these rules.